71. The President of India disqualifies the MPs in consultation with the-
(A) Election Commission of India
(B) Supreme Court
(C) Parliament
(D) Attorney General of India
Answer:
(A) Election Commission of India
Explanation:
According to Article 103 of the Constitution, if any question arises as to whether a Member of Parliament has become subject to disqualification, the President decides the matter, but must obtain and act according to the opinion of the Election Commission.
72. Punchhi Commission was appointed by the Government to report on-
(A) Panchayati Raj
(B) Military
(C) State Reorganisation
(D) Center-State Relations
Answer:
(D) Center-State Relations
Explanation:
The Punchhi Commission was constituted by the Government of India in 2007, under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi, to review and report on Centre-State relations.
73. Who was the winner of ICC Trophy for Best Cricketer of the Year 2019
(A) Ben Stokes (England)
(B) Virat Kohli (India)
(C) Steve Smith (Australia)
(D) Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
Answer:
(A) Ben Stokes (England)
Explanation:
English all-rounder Ben Stokes won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year for his stellar performances in 2019.
74. How many Schedules are there in the Constitution?
(A) 11 Schedules
(B) 12 Schedules
(C) 10 Schedules
(D) 15 Schedules
Answer:
(B) 12 Schedules
Explanation:
The Indian Constitution initially had 8 schedules when it was enacted, but subsequent amendments have increased the number to the current 12 Schedules.
75. The Headquarters of World Health Organization is situated in
(A) Geneva, Switzerland
(B) Washington D.C., USA
(C) New Delhi, India
(D) Rome, Italy
Answer:
(A) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the UN responsible for international public health, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
